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Hi everyone!My name is Angharad, I was born in Wales and grew up mostly in Western Australia. I am 31 years old, a book lover and feminist of course :)
I have been following the bookclub and reading discussions since the beginning but due to crazy work commitments never had a chance to pick up the books or get involved in discussions. I have now left that job and am super exited to get reading and talking! I read (and loved) How to be a Woman a few years ago and just finished Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl a few days ago. I am inspired by the wonderful mix of people from all round the world here peacefully discussing big issues, you're all amazing!!
Just about to get stuck into The Argonauts....
Hi there,My name is Béa and I live in France.
I finally find time to properly introduce myself (Like Angharad, I've been reading a lot of (reallyyyy interesting) things on the group, but not really participating, I hope it's gonna change...)
Growing up (I'm 26), I never really considered myself a feminist (because, really, I didn't know what it was, except for the "archaic" representation, which is a bit aggressive)
But thanks to strong women "around" me (family but also author, actress...) I was already embracing feminism without knowing. And thanks to Emma Watson and her UN HeforShe Speech, I learnt that I was a feminist (Yaay)
Reading discussions here, I was really excited to see that there are lot of different people, and I can't wait to participate more. I join the group to read but also to learn from all of you !
(Hopefully, I will get a copy of Hunger makes me a modern girl soon )
See you around.
My name is Dilyana, Lana for short, and I'm from Bulgaria. It's sad to say, but in my country feminism is a taboo subject - girl empowerment is just not commonly talked about. None of my real life friends consider themselves feminists, so when i start talking about the subject, they simply dismiss me and continue talking about boys and make-up and other everyday things.
Don't get me wrong, I love gossip just as much as the next girl, but i believe there are so many other important things we could talk about.
I've been searching and searching for a support group all over facebook and other chatrooms (I even tryed omegle, that's how desperate i am, don't wanna talk about it).
I want to have normal conversations with people who share my ideas. They don't have to be about super heavy political things, maybe i just want to shair a good fanfic i found, that the heroin is not useless, mindless underdeveloped creature with no real friends, only a insta-love boyfriend.
Sending lots of love for everyone in this group and begging someone to reach out to chat with me and tell me if chocolate really makes us smarter. #imnotdesperate
Dilyana wrote: "My name is Dilyana, Lana for short, and I'm from Bulgaria. It's sad to say, but in my country feminism is a taboo subject - girl empowerment is just not commonly talked about. None of my real life..."
Hi Dilyana! Welcome. I think too its important to talk about feminism. You know Malala? She is a great exemple. Malala fight for the education of girls that can`t go to the school.
In this group you shoul read " The color purple" and " The Complete Persepolis".
I will love to chat with you about feminism and books.
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I hope you find what you are looking for here, Dilyana. I understand the frustration of having interests different from the people around you. The internet is a great way to engage with new and shared ideas. Check out the feminism folder on the discussion board, there are a lot of great conversations there. And like Sara recommended, I hope you get the chance to dive into some of the books we're reading here :)
You guys are awesome :DSara, yes, i know Malala, I've watched many interviews with her and she just gives me the feeling that I should be doing soo much more with my life and my education. Because of her I feel very thankful for everything I've been given. And thank you about the thread recommendatons, definitely will check them out.
Katelyn, I'm so happy I found this group. I feel like i could talk about important things here. And I already started the book for this mounth. It's taking me time to get into it, since it's not what i would usually pick to read, but I'm loving that I'm giving it a try :))
Dilyana wrote: "You guys are awesome :DSara, yes, i know Malala, I've watched many interviews with her and she just gives me the feeling that I should be doing soo much more with my life and my education. Becaus..."
I am so happy that you know her story... Malala gives me the same feeling too. She is so young and she do much more things that a adult women. She and Anne Frank are my idols. I want make a difference just like their doing.
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Sara, yes, i know Malala, I've watched many interviews with her and she just gives me the feeling that I should be doing soo much more with my life and my e..."
OMG Anne Frank is my ultimate hero ever since I read her diary at the tender age of ten. Love her forever.
Hi All! My name is Amy and I'm from the state of North Carolina in the U.S. I write under the pen name of Grace Sutherlin and my main reading and writing genres include memoir and women's issues. I am currently in the process of transitioning from being an English instructor to a full-time author. Actually Sara, I recently recommended Malala's memoir to a friend's daughter who is beginning her sophomore year in high school. I am all for female empowerment and most of my friends would agree that I take utter delight in referring to myself as a major feminist of the Generation X era. I am looking forward to reading this month's book selection and would like to extend my appreciation to Emma Watson for taking the initiative to start this group and allow us all to be a part of a shared community.Best,
Amy
Pen Name: Grace Sutherlin
Ana wrote: OMG Anne Frank is my ultimate hero ever since I read her diary at the tender age of ten. Love her forever. Great Ana! Its a good exemple for your education. Show that we can change the world aroud us. Its not need much. If you talk to your friends about some serious subjects... You will change their minds.
" Anne´s Frank diary" is one of the bests books in the world. I´m glad to see young people inspired by her story. Show me that the world is not a mess. There is hope.
Grace wrote: "Hi All! My name is Amy and I'm from the state of North Carolina in the U.S. I write under the pen name of Grace Sutherlin and my main reading and writing genres include memoir and women's issues. I..."Welcome Grace! Such a good thing writing... I´m writing too... I love write poems. And is great atitude make memoir based in Malala.
Hello,I'm Brebis (Ok it's a fake name. I don't like to prowl on internet with my real name). I'm french and 38 years old.
I followed the group and I wanted to join it when I found that I could relate to your idea of feminism.
In France, it's nearly a slur to be named a feminist. Furthermore, feminist women fight more between them than for the cause. It's my feeling.
But, as Caitlin Moran said, I stand on the shoulders of my aunts. It would be a great disrespect to forget the goal of their fight.
I don't want to regress on my rights.
Thanks to Emma and this group to be here for people like me, and for the help you provide to express ourselves.
Sorry for the mistakes that I might have done in my spelling. :P
Meelie wrote: "Hi Brebis, don't worry, I don't go by my real name either ;) but that's because of personal branding/work!! I wasn't aware that the word Feminist is a bit of a slur in France? How frustrating! An..."
I have lived expériences when a person treated me of feminist and you could read in bold letters under that term "sour puss", "hysterical", "doesn't get what she needs from her husband", "want to castrate men"... All that for what? It was just a problem of opinion between a man and a woman, where the woman defends her point of view.
I think the funnier was when a coworker told me feminists where schizofrenics. They wanted to lead the world and be treated like men but they wanted those same men to open the doors for them. At this point, I laughed at him.
Reassuringly, this man is a rare, even if extreme, case of machism.
Hi. I'm Cherry and I come from China. Although I've got the chance to go to school and pursue my dream, some girls in my country don't have the opportunity. I want to do something for these girls. I hope that men and women can be treated equally and have the same rights in the society someday by our efforts.
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Hey, Cherry! Gotcha. :) Welcome to OSS!!!! <3
Hi guys I'm Butcher and I'm from China. I'm a feminist and I'm ready to put all my energy, enthusiasm and passion into this project and fight for women's right. Although there is too little i can do I'll try my best.
Hello friends here! I'm Halsey and i'm an 18-year-old Chinese girl.I'm a student in Kean University.And i really like reading.Virginia Woolf is one of my favourite writers.But Some girls don't have opportunities to study,and some are judged that they cannot be as capable as boys in some areas.From my perspective, every one should be treated equally and fair,regardless of gender. I want to spare my own efforts and share the idea with you and people around me.Thank you!
Hey guys I'm Arya .No not the same Arya from Game of Thrones .But truly a big fan of her.I 'm from China .And one of these volunteers. I found that the discrimination in gender is not just on surface but rooted in culture and subconsciousness. So it's a long way for us.And the best solution is to read.
Wow lots of Introductions today. Warm welcome Cherry, Butcher, Halsey, and Siqi!
Yes warm welcome. I am with you Halsey. I have never participated in a thread like this. So I'm unclear what we are discussing now or doing but I am open to your ideas an tend to agree with them.
Hello everyone! I'm Cherrie, 20 years old and I'm from China. I'm currently going to University of Waterloo in Canada. I've been in this group for a while but never really contributed because of school (and some laziness too - hate to admit). Though I do try to read - or at least get to know - the books as best as I can. I really like Emma as an actress, and more so after seeing how she strives to raise awareness about feminism. I thought that it'd be great if more people could learn about her work, so I immediately applied after knowing that OSS is looking for volunteers to translate. I really hope that in this way I can not only contribute to this group but also spread information and raise awareness about feminism like I've always wanted to. Looking forward to starting translating! :D
Hello everyone~I'm Milky from China~a book lover and I'm so excited to be working with you and contributing to the development of feminism. Let's do it together!!!
Hi All,I am Yanxiu Luo from China and I am 18 years old. I am currently a volunteer of the OSS translation team. Hoping to learn more about feminism, equality and to get to know what people all around the world think about feminism in this group!
Best wishes!
Hi all!My name is Amanda and I am 17 years old (turing 18 in Sep.). I come from China and I am gonna study in NYU in the US starting this fall.
Emma Watson has been my role model since I first saw her in cinema. She is inspiring and insightful. I appreciate everything she is doing for all women around the world as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. I've always been interested in Feminism and achieving equality between men and women. I hope I can get to know more about Feminism and find out what I could do through this reading experience in the book club!
PS. I am a member of the OSS Translations Service and I hope to spread the equality message forward to not only China but all parts the world.
Hi! I am Joy from Taiwan and I am a member of OSS volunteer of the translation. Hope we can learn from the great materials and make ourselves better!
Hello, everyone :)I'm a girl from China. My name is Olivia and I'm studying in a university now. I'm a big book fan. And so excited to be one of the member of the OSS Translations Service. I sincerely hope I can spare no effort to inspire more people to fight for Feminism, just like my model Emma Watson. I'm also eager to enhance my ability through this activity. Thank you so much!
Have a nice day~
Angie wrote: "Hello everyone! I'm Angie, I'm 27, a cat mom, and I am an Arts Librarian in Orange County, California.I've been on my own feminist journey for quiet some time, it really came together for me in t..."
Hi, Angie. Thank you so much for your kind complement! There are a lot of people like me out there that want to spread the idea! Hope to meet more people that share the same value with us!
Hi everyone! My name is Manon Pujol, I am 18 years old and I am from France. I simply adore reading, I love learning from books as I am very curious!
I've admired Emma Watson since as long as I can remeber... She is an amazing role model and I cannot count how many times I've watched her speech at the UN about gender equality. This subject affect me very much and more I read about it, more I try to understand it properly and to take actions for it. As I am entering University, I'm really looking forward to learn as much as I can about feminism and gender equality through this book club. I am very new to this one, I have entered it a while ago but couldn't really follow it... I am really trying from now on to read all the books I've missed and therefore take part in all the conversations!
Can't wait to know more about all of you!
x Manon
Hello....I'm Jessica currently in California. New to the group and book club. I've always been a big reader but have been as of lately in a reading slump (all thanks to my long working days!) Joined this one a several hoping to get me motivated out of my slump.
Hello :)I'm Leigh-Ann and I'm 21. I love reading books and engaging in any kind of conversation about them. I'm still in college and finding the time to read is becoming harder and harder. Still, I hope that while I'm on Goodreads and in this group I'll find tons of books to read and at least try to read a few.
Peace XO
Alina in the house yaw!! 28 and from Malaysia. Joined Goodreads basically for book recommendations and reviews. Intern at UNHCR once for 3 months and it opened my eyes to a different level. Hope this group will inspire many of you to be great women and together hand in hand defeat inequality.
Looks like there are lots of Chinese girls here! ^_^I'm also Chinese. My name is Nina and I'm a fashion designer. I'm one of the volunteers for the translation project.
In fact, I've been doing something similar for 5 years now, in some none-profit subtitle groups.
I just read what Brebis said, it's the samehere in China. And things are getting worse, I'm afraid. More and more of my girl friends are getting rejected from a job simply because they are women and presumed to be married soon. Ironically, it's usually a female employers that does such thing.
I do hope this project will change some people, not all, just some people.
Hello, everyone. I'm Suzanne, from China. Feminism has always been an aggressive word for most of people which I think has gone far away from the core. We're here asking for equality, respect and even basic human rights. We've never been eager to achieve something unreasonable. But how this world react to our voice? I'm very glad that I can be a part of this.
Hi everyone. This is Abigail from China. I am a junior in a normal university. I have noticed that there are so many wrongs to right in the current society since I forstered outlook on world. As far as I am concerned, feminism means equal rights. Just like the speech made by emma in the UN, no matter girls or boys should be judged in view of outdated gender conception. I am lucky to know emma and learn feminism in my childhood. It has made me a better person. I am going to be an English teacher soon, I think it's important to tell the next generation what's right. So I came here.
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And we are so glad to have you over! :)
Hi,I am Vivi.I am a member of the OSS Translation Service.I love reading and I have a strong interest in feminism. I really appreciate what Emma had done for this career,and I hope to learn and make friends through this translation experience.
Hi people!I am Phoebe from China. I am so excited to be able to join this team as a translator with so many interesting people from all over the world!
I am currently in my last year of University and about to graduate soon. The purpose of joining this team is not just about feeling interested in translation works but also to do something meaningful at the end of the Uni life.
Emma's word has always been so inspiring and encouraging. We are here to do small things, but we can make a big change together.
Nice to meet everyone:)
Hello everyone!I am Qiu wenjing(邱雯静) from China.I am a 18 years old girl.I am the member of OSS Translation Service.I like Emma and what she do for gender equality very much.So I want to do more thing for Emma and gender equality.
Hello, I'm Pumudu and I'm from Sri Lanka. I"m just 18 years old. i joined this so that I could represent and speak for the people whom I care about like for my mother, my sister or my friends so that they can stand up as equals and considered equal. But I would really be eager to speak for the whole community. Hope I can do something for them. I should really appreciate Emma's work and hope that we could all help for her good cause.
hi friends!I am Uchini and I'm a Sri Lankan.I am a 18 years old bibliophile.I joined this group according to my friend's recommendation and also due to my own passion for books and human rights.i really love exploring diversity of social views and respects others views a lot.i hope i can lend a hand to correct the attitude in society towards women now a days.
Hi I'm Dani. Newly 26. I work as a paraprofessional with autistic and multiply disabled students. I'm also a graduate student (set to graduate in 2018) with a degree in dual early childhood and special education. I hope to teach preschool or kindergarten. I love reading, Netflix and Broadway. I read a variety of books, but related to feminism am particularly interested in the arena of gender studies. I'm also interested in intersectionality, particular as how gender studies impacts disability studies. I'm wondering as a new member if there's a master list somewhere on here with previously read books as a way to catch up? Please let me know. Thanks! Looking Howard to finding new titles for my ever expanding collection!
Hi, I'm Ally. I am 17. I am currently dealing with some health issues and want to get back into reading and thought a book club sounded like a good place to start.
Hello everyone! I'm Karen, a legal professional in China. I'm really glad that I could be a member of the OSS Translations Service, and I'm honored to be able to learn, think and communicate along with all of you, and I hope my efforts will make a difference.
Hi Karen! welcome and great to have you here. :)
Hi I'm Sara and I'm 30 and I live in Wilmington, Delaware on the US. I'm a lawyer and work right outside Philadelphia. I joined this group because I like Emma Watson's recent work and am trying to read and learn more about feminism as a feminist newbie ;). Figured this was a good place to start :)
My name is Jennifer Laski and I work in Manhattan, NY. I'm a theatre nerd and love music, books, movies, TV and all things entertainment.I've been reading more and more about powerful women in the news and I've always enjoyed reading books with strong female characters so I thought this book club would give me some new titles to read. I'm always looking for new suggestions! I also thought it'd be nice to be a part of a community that supports women and share my ideas on feminist novels. I hope to spread the love and support my fellow book club members' ideas!
Sara wrote: "Hi I'm Sara and I'm 30 and I live in Wilmington, Delaware on the US. I'm a lawyer and work right outside Philadelphia. I joined this group because I like Emma Watson's recent work and am trying to ..."Hi Sara! I love Emma Watson's work too and am trying to learn more about feminism.
Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer and I am from Overland Park, KS. I joined this group so that I can hear the voices of others who are working for change. I had the opportunity to represent the Episcopal Church as a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women last March, and Emma's work is highly regarded there. Gender equity and the Sustainable Development Goals, along with the Episcopal Church's Five Marks of Mission form the foundation for the work that I do. I'm looking forward to the interactions.
Hello Jennifer, Jennifer and Sara! Welcome! :D
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